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Review Of BMW Sport Integral and System 5 Motorcycle Helmets. Which One Is Best?

The reason I bought the System 5 helmet was, I dropped my other helmet and cracked it. It was a BMW Sport Integral and I got that helmet because my old AGV was worn out and the new AGV models didn’t fit as good anymore. I loved the Sport Integral, it was light, very quiet and fitted my bonce superbly. My only gripe with it was a very small orifice to get your head in. I guess that’s why it was so quiet. I did gripe about it cracking seemingly easy too, I guess thats why it’s light?

After dropping it from about 1.2 metres it cracked across the back, which pissed me off as I’d only had it a year, and they’re not cheap (around $550). It was the only time I dropped it.

I’d always wondered about the flip front helmet and decided to spend the dough (Over $700 ouch!) and get a good one (I hoped). I first noticed its slightly heavier but not noticeable after a while. I also noticed how quiet it was! Which pleasantly surprised as I hate noisy helmets.

In this podcast Andy talks about both the Sport Integral and the System 5 helmets from BMW and how they compared to his AGV helmet. If you’ve wondered what they’re like, you’ll find out here. They fit different, ventilate different and feel different, which one is best???????

It’s all covered in the audio.

 Sport Integral Helmet

System 5 Helmet

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These Helmet Speakers Installed Easily and Worked Well.

I bought and installed these speakers inside my BMW System 5 helmet and you wouldn’t know they are  there. They fitted that well. I had tried to use audio earplugs and they just didn’t work for me. I did want audio while riding to pick up my GPS directions. I had tried the Garmin Zumo 550 without audio and it was too cumbersome trying to read the screen and ride at the same time, probably a tad dangerous to me and everyone else around me too!

I wasn’t too worried about wires and have found an easy route for them on the R1200GS. One bonus was the 2 GIG card I fitted into the GPS and filled with music. The beauty of the wired speaker version over the bluetooth speaker option is you get stereo with the wired version and only mono with the bluetooth ones. So occaisionally a bit of music on the boring bits.

Funny thing about the music was I found it distracting on the twisty bits, I much more enjoyed getting into the road and found the tunes annoying. I have discovered audio mp3 books and will download and try one on an upcoming trip to Alice Springs, lots of straight bits there.

I this podcast Andy covers the purchase process, fitting, wiring routing, quality, volume, value for money and real world performance.

You can check out the speaker web site by clicking the link below.  Check out the helmet speakers and other great electronics at HelmetAudio.com.

You can see the speakers in this photo  there is also a volume control switch inline. This ends up close to the helmet and seems to work fine. I found it accessible and easy to use.

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Over 400,000 U.K. Motorcyclists Can’t Be Wrong! Can they?

In this podcast Andy interviews Edward the Australian importer and distributor of BUFF Headwear. And discovers that this internationally available piece of kit is bought by 400,000 people a year in the U.K alone, and most of them motorcyclists.

YET! You hardly see them in Australia. Why? If you listened to my review podcast about BUFF, you’ll know I am a convert and love my BUFF. It helps cool me on hot rides, keep me warm on cold days and even helps the helmet slip on my head.

Andy discovered which BUFF in the range is the best for cooling you down on those stinking hot Australian summer days, and why it works TWICE as good as regular coolmax! Also which BUFF is the warmest and how to wear one or two “original” BUFF’S to get the best heating or comfort effect.

You just won’t believe how technichal this simple motorcycle accessory is! Considering it squishes up smaller than a hanky, has no moving parts and yet, will survive a gunshot without fraying.

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Considering the “original” BUFF costs less than $30.00 I am amazed I don’t see more of these on the road.

Buff Pictures

For the girls, here is the answer to helmet hair and in the podcast Edward tells how Morgan and Wacker had the local postie (girl) test the BUFF before deciding to stock them.

So, learn how to:

• Beat the heat!                                                               
• Stay warmer!
• Avoid helmet hair!

With this simplest of simple and incredibly useful accessory.

And find out which State in Australia buys the most of the warmest BUFF’S. This answer will surprise you I guarantee it!

And all you BUFF owners out there, tell us what you reckon. Click the comment link and have a say!

Get BUFF Online

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Plexus: Strange Name But Brilliant For Anything Plastic.

You may have seen this stuff in your local Motorcycle Shop and wondered whether it worked or not?And when spending money on Motorbike stuff you want it to work. In this podcast Andy tells you how he was put on to this GREAT cleaner by an accessories salesperson, and pretty much screams it was an excellent tip.

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The write up on the back of the can makes it sound almost too good to be true, and you know what they say about that? But it is true, and you can hear all the uses and tests Andy has put this little can of stuff through. This will help you make your own mind up to whether you NEED this wonder product or not!

The can is photographed here.

C’mon! why not review your Motorcycle, Motorbike accessory, your favourite ride or one recently ridden? Simply
send an email to Contact Andy with your best contact phone number and a brief outline of the
review you’d like to do and I’ll phone you. We’ll set up a time to talk, I’ll interview you and record the
phone call (unless you live close by, then I’ll visit). Then publish it on this site.
EASY, and you’ll be famous!

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Not In The Buff  But Just “Buff”.

In this podcast Andy talks about a problem he had with his new BMW full face helmet and wandering around with some time to spare he stumbled across one of the best motorcycle accessories around in “The Scout Shop”. Considering it costs less than $30.00 it’s probably the best value motorbike accessory too.

This motorbike accessory is simply called “BUFF” not the Buff just “BUFF”.

This simple and small microfibre cloth is an air conditioner, a warmer, beanie, sunshade, scarf and has a ton of other uses. Invented by Spaniard Joan Rogas a textile engineer and also trials rider and motorcycle tourer this garment has become a world wide hit, yet you don’t see many motorcyclists in Australia wearing one of these. Why not? They are brilliant. However you be the judge after hearing this podcast.

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BMW have branded their own Buff, Honda, Kawasaki, Triumph have branded some too. And there are enough other colours to be an individual, no matter what colour the mates have.

The Aussie Buff site.

C’mon! why not review your Motorcycle, Motorbike accessory, your favourite ride or one recently ridden? Simply
send an email to Contact Andy with your best contact phone number and a brief outline of the review you’d like to do and I’ll phone you. We’ll set up a time to talk, I’ll interview you and record the phone call (unless you live close by, then I’ll visit). Then publish it on this site.
EASY, and you’ll be famous!

Or simply hit the comment link at the bottom of this podcast! And say something!

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